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Description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Director IT Negotiations you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Director IT Negotiations where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a strategic and experienced **Director of IT Negotiations** to lead complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations across a wide range of IT categories. This role is responsible for drafting and negotiating capital equipment, software licensing, maintenance and support, and cybersecurity agreements. The ideal candidate will bring thought leadership, legal acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to drive impactful outcomes for our organization and members.

What you will do in this role:

+ Position's key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with medium-to-high complexity, risk and sensitivity.

+ Individual will own the negotiation of various contract exhibits, including software licenses, software as a service, service levels, maintenance and support agreements, interoperability, professional services contracts, information security and artificial intelligence. Individual will advise on risks associated with Vendor’s proposed redlines to such exhibits.

+ Individual will review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policies.

+ Individual will follow standard practices and policies in analyzing situations/data but will use their ideas and thought leadership to develop strategies and solve a range of challenges and opportunities.

+ Individual will exercise judgement in selecting and/or adapting methods for obtaining solutions – taking a new perspective on using existing solutions to solve for complex problems.

+ Individual will receive negotiation guidance and oversight from legal and manager but is mostly expected to execute based on their individual experience/knowledge. Minimal oversight and guidance will be provided by the negotiator’s manager.

+ Individual will participate in continuous improvement initiatives in the negotiation and contracting area, helping to improve contracting efficiencies, processes and agreements.

+ Individual is responsible for supporting the sourcing process, including product and vendor research, contract risk identification and mitigation, gaining consensus on risk strategy and contract negotiations.

+ Individual is responsible for presenting negotiation strategies to internal stakeholders including HealthTrust Senior Leaders and Functional Team members (finance, legal, clinical, portfolio specialists and others).

+ Individual must be articulate and have strong presentation skills and the ability to tailor communications to the audience.

+ A key step in the sourcing process is strategy development. Individual must identify potential risks, challenges, and opportunities of the category. In addition, they must understand member needs/requirements. Individual will be responsible for developing a contracting strategy that will mitigate risks, address member needs, and maximize the best outcome. Given the magnitude of the HealthTrust membership, the strategy must take into account a very diverse and complex mix of member organizations (for profit, not for profit, acute, non-acute, non-healthcare, etc.)

+ Individual must formulate a clear vision of the strategy, be able to articulate the vision, and execute the steps necessary to achieve the strategy. Strategies typically contemplate a variety of complex considerations. The individual must be adept at reading situations, people/parties and adapting strategies or negotiations as necessary throughout the sourcing process.

+ Individual must have the ability to independently plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories. Must maintain and keep accurate the contracting work plan and contracting details in the Contract Lifecycle Management system.

+ Individual must have: demonstrated level of organizational ability and attention to detail; ability to translate objectives into project planning priorities, create and manage work plans and timelines for multiple projects and priorities, and finalize negotiations in the time-frame designated for the project; and the ability to be highly efficient and highly productive, demonstrating high volume of contracts/categories handled without sacrificing on quality.

+ Individual must have: demonstrated level of organizational ability and attention to detail; ability to translate objectives into project planning priorities, create and manage work plans and timelines for multiple projects and priorities, and finalize negotiations in the time-frame designated for the project; and the ability to be highly efficient and highly productive, demonstrating high volume of contracts/categories handled without sacrificing on quality.

+ Manage internal communications, facilitate escalations and approvals, and address queries from customers and stakeholders.

+ Negotiate from the other party’s form agreement, if approved.

+ Possess a solid understanding of legal concepts and contractual terms.

+ Possess the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

+ Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and a strong sense of teamwork.

+ Possess excellent judgment and be able to work independently and juggle multiple priorities, in a fast paced high-growth environment.

What you will need for this role:

+ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, information security, or a related field.

+ 7+ years of experience in reviewing, drafting, managing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and contract language, with a strong emphasis on software licensing agreements, information security, service level agreements, capital equipment agreements, interoperability, professional services agreements and artificial intelligence.

+ 3+ years of experience in a management role

+ Experience with cybersecurity and privacy laws/regulations/guidance, including the FDA Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, the NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, the DOD Risk Management Framework, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2.

+ Foundational understanding of technical concepts related to information technology, network management, information security, privacy, and AI.

In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director IT Negotiations opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.